AZ Swimstars Training Camp 2026

Following the success of the first AZ Swimstars Training Camp, AZ Sport Scholarships is dynamically returning in the summer of 2026 with the continuation of this innovative event for Greek swimming standards!

The AZ Swimstars Training Camp is a high-performance swimming camp for athletes aged 12–20, significantly upgraded this year with the addition of coach Jamer Bretscher from Purdue University (whose collegiate swimming program ranks in the Top 25 in the USA).

The American coach, together with the distinguished Vasilis Demetis, Andreas Vazaios, and many special guests, promise a unique experience for participants that goes beyond the narrow limits of swimming!

Below you can find all the key information about this year’s camp:

Dates
Wednesday, August 26 to Sunday, August 30, 2026

Location
A.G. Dimitropoulos Outdoor Swimming Pool, Glyfada

What the camp includes

• Daily high-level training sessions focusing on technique improvement and personalized corrections for each athlete
• Specialized guidance on turns, starts, and technique in all swimming strokes
• Targeted technical drills designed to enhance in-water performance
• Educational talks and presentations on sports nutrition, athlete mental preparation, race management, and handling competitive pressure, as well as academic orientation
• Presentations about the life of a student-athlete in the United States and opportunities within the American university system
• Information on the process of athletic scholarships in the USA and the stages of recruiting
• Interactive and group activities of educational and recreational nature
• Daily lunch

Coaching Staff
Vasilis Demetis
Camp Technical Director, Olympian (Beijing 2008)

Andreas Vazaios
4× Olympian, Sport & Exercise Psychologist

James Bretscher
Swimming Assistant Coach, Purdue University

Konstantinos Zachariadis
Student-Athlete, Yale University

Special guests such as coaches, swimmers, trainers, and nutritionists of top level will also participate daily.

Indicative Daily Schedule

• Arrival: 08:30
• Morning training: 09:00 – 11:00
• Transfer to the hotel for lunch, rest, and activities under staff supervision
• Afternoon training: 16:00 – 18:00
• Departure: 18:00

Accommodation (optional)
Those interested in accommodation can contact us to receive a detailed offer from the hotel.
This year, the AZ Swimstars will be hosted at the London Hotel in Glyfada, located just a 5-minute walk from the swimming pool.

Registration deadline
June 30, 2026

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, you can fill out the following contact form.